DoorDash confrontation, school closures, art project. Catch up on 3 Pines stories
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including a citywide America250 art project, a DoorDash delivery dispute that turned violent and plans for repurposing two elementary schools set to close.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
How to get involved in Pembroke Pines art project for nation’s 250th anniversary
Pembroke Pines is gearing up for America250 with a community art project where residents can make fabric patches that will be stitched into a traveling “CommUNITY” tapestry. The city’s also planning patriotic displays, historical exhibits and events leading up to July 4, including Pines Day and the annual Independence Day celebration.
DoorDasher bites man, pulls him out of car over transaction issue, Pines cops say
Police say a Pembroke Pines DoorDash driver was arrested after an argument over a delivery/payment glitch escalated into him jumping into a customer’s car, biting him, and punching him. The driver faces a felony burglary-with-assault-or-battery charge and has pleaded not guilty, according to court records.
What’s next for Panther Run and Palm Cove? BCPS shares plans for closing schools
Broward County Public Schools is considering new uses for Panther Run Elementary and Palm Cove Elementary after they close due to under-enrollment, including converting Panther Run into district office space. Officials are also exploring turning Palm Cove into a branch campus for Sheridan Technical College, though no timelines have been announced.
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